Lubricants and Fluids
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For details of the lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc) contained in each service information.
LUBRICATION CHART
| Item | Lubrication Points | Lubricant |
|---|---|---|
| A | Engine | Acura Motor Oil American Honda P/N 08798-9023A (5W-20), Honda Canada P/N CA66808 (5W-20) Look for the API certification seal on the oil container Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines" SAE viscosity See chart |
| B C |
Automatic transmission Rear differential (SH-AWD models) |
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1) American Honda P/N 08200-9001A, Honda Canada P/N CA66704 Always use Acura ATF-Z1 Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality |
| D | Transfer assembly (SH-AWD models) | Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5 Use a SAE 90 or viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only Viscosity SAE 90 above 0°F (-18°C) |
| E | Brake system (including VSA lines) | Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid P/N 08798-9008A Always use Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system |
| F G H I J |
Brake booster clevis pin Battery terminals Fuel fill door Hood hinges and hood latch Trunk hinges |
Multipurpose grease |
| K | Caliper piston boots, caliper pins, and boots | Honda Silicone Grease P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| L | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor oil DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) |
| M | Cooling system | Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant-Type 2 P/N OL999-9011A |